A few months ago, I found a Japanese TV program that profiles Japanese women who are married to foreign men and live in their husbands’ countries. First, viewers see a featured…

Taken at Tanzan Shrine. Copyright(C) Miki →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)   This is JAPAN Style!

“Otaku” is of course one of Japan’s original terms, but these days it’s been recognized world wide. You yourself might even proudly say, “yes! I am otaku.” Cosplay and action…

It seems it was very windy when Miki, the photographer took this picture, which resulted in a little blurred object…But Miki, the photographer felt very lucky that she managed to…

I assume many of you enjoy wine regularly, and if you are asked which country’s wine you usually like, what would you say?   Europe such as Italian and Spanish?  Or…

Misogi purification ceremony to prepare for the main part of a festival.According to Miki, the photographer, all kids looked so interested.Taken is eve of autumn festival at Ikoma Grand Shrine. Copyright(C) Miki…

    Ramen is one of the most famous and popular of Japanese foods.  Many of you guys might love it 🙂 Today, I would like to share an interesting…

This is a part of preparation for Kakitsu Festival at Tanzan Shrine.What this lady is making is an offering to a god, and called Nigishine.  Patterns at the bottom of…

  Japan’s very popular idol girl group, AKB48, released their 32nd single, “Koi Suru Fortune Cookie” (Fortune Cookie in Love) last August. The dance routine for this song is quite…

Do you know Zazen practice of Buddhist?  I assume some of you have seen Buddhist monk sitting on the floor folding their legs, and occasionally being hit by a wooden stick…

According to Miki, the photographer, this little girl in pink yukata outfit was following this parade all the way from the gate (*´∀`*) Taken is Autumn Matsuri Festival at Ikaruga Shrine,…